Kenmore 318201446 Installation Instructions Manual page 4

Unpacking Instructions
Model and Serial Plate
Figure 3 (Under Cooktop)
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2.
Leave corner supports on cooktop until completion
of Electrical Connection.
Be sure the bottle of cleaner conditioner packed in
the literature bag is left where the user can find it
easily. It is important that the ceramic-glass
smoothtop be pretreated before use see Cooktop
Cleaning and Maintenance section in the Use and
Care Guide.
Electrical Connection
Connect the flexible armored cable that extends from
the surface unit to the junction box using a suitable
strain relief at the point the armored cable enters the
junction box. Then make the electrical connection as
follows.
Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
This appliance is equipped with a copper conductor
flexible cable. If connection is made to aluminum house
wiring, use only special connectors which are approved
for joining copper and aluminum wires in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances.
This appliance is manufactured with a frame connected
green (or bare copper) ground wire.
1. If connecting to a 3-wire supply cable:
Connect the green (or bare copper) wire from the
appliance cable and the supply cable (green or bare)
wire to the ground screw inside the junction box (see
Figure 4). Connect the remaining wires inside the
junction box from the power supply cable to the
matching colors of the appliance cable wires.
Cable from Power Supply
Ground Wire
Red
Wires
Black
Wires
Ground Wire
(Bare or
Green Wire)
Box
U.L-Listed
Conduit
Connector
Cable from appliance
Figure 4
3-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX
Improper connection of aluminum
house wiring to copper leads can result in a short
circuit or fire. Use only connectors designed for
joining copper to aluminum, and follow the
manufacturer's recommended procedure closely.